EventsUttarayan, the kite flying festival that is popular throughout the state, is celebrated here as well, in January. Navratri is celebrated with much fervour in the month of October.

Places of InterestAhmedabad, (70 km) away, is the nearest tourist destination to Bagodara. Bhadra Fort and Victoria Garden, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque and Hathee Singh Jain Temple are worth a visit. The Sanskar Kendra, Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Memorial are all museums that are must-visit spots.

How to Get There

Air:The closest airport to Bagodara is the Ahmedabad airport, located 72 km away.

Rail:The nearest major railway station is Ahmedabad Junction Railway Station, 67 km away. There are daily trains from here to major cities all across the country like Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow, Chennai and Kolkata amongst others.

About Karamsad

Karamsad

A city in the Anand district of Gujarat, Karamsad is 10 km away from Anand and 46 km from Vadodara. Archaeological studies show that Karamsad is as old as 1155 AD and the city has ancient temples and ruins that attract many tourists. Famous freedom fighter and India’s first Home Minister post-Independence, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel was born and raised in Karamsad. His ancestral home in Karamsad is now a memorial and tourist attraction.

Places to StayThere are good budget hotels in Karamsad due to its proximity to Anand. Some of them are Presidency Tower (Tariff – Rs. 1200), Hotel Surya (Tariff – Rs. 1500), and Amul Guest House in Anand.

LanguageThe official language of Karamsad is Gujarati. The other languages spoken include Hindi.

EventsThe important festival in Karamsad is the Paryushan Parva. The festival celebrated amongst Jains is held in 2 weeks of September every year and attracts Jains from all over the world.

Places of InterestThere are several places of tourist attraction in Karamsad. Some of the places include Santram Temple, Goddess Khodiyar Temple, Bapeshwar Mahedev Temple, and Sardar Memorial Museum which houses many artefacts and articles used by Sardar Patel.

How to Get There

Air:The nearest airport is the Vadodara Airport (40 km).

Rail:The nearest railway station is Anand, which is 10 km from the town. It is also well connected with Vadodara which is 45 km away.

Bus:There are daily bus services to Anand, Mumbai, Bharuch, Ahmedabad, Vapi, Surat, and Gondal. Some of the best bus operators that offer good experience for passengers include Mahasagar Travels, Asha Travels and Gandhi Travels. Avail your bus ticket through online bus booking site and get a discount on your ticket.